Rectangular plaque seal, engraved on two faces
Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Sealsca. 3600–2900 B.C.

Rectangular plaque seal, engraved on two faces is a stone-stamp seals created in ca. 3600–2900 B.C. using chlorite or steatite, black measuring Seal face: a) 3.11 x 2.91 cm b) 2.89 x 3.05 cm Height… — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumChlorite or steatite, black
DimensionsSeal face: a) 3.11 x 2.91 cm b) 2.89 x 3.05 cm Height: 1.35 cm String Hole: 0.5 cm
ClassificationStone-Stamp Seals
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1968
Dateca. 3600–2900 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Late Uruk–Jemdet Nasr period. The estimated date range is 3600 BC – 2900 BC.

Geography

Origin: Mesopotamia or Syria or Anatolia (?).

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Rectangular plaque seal, engraved on two faces?

Rectangular plaque seal, engraved on two faces is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Rectangular plaque seal, engraved on two faces created?

Rectangular plaque seal, engraved on two faces dates to ca. 3600–2900 B.C..

What material is Rectangular plaque seal, engraved on two faces made from?

Rectangular plaque seal, engraved on two faces is crafted from chlorite or steatite, black.

Is Rectangular plaque seal, engraved on two faces in the public domain?

Rectangular plaque seal, engraved on two faces is in the public domain and can be freely used.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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